Pontiac grand am 98 dies out

I have a Pontiac Grand am 98 se. When on a stop sign or red light the car turns off completly. I turn it back on and then it starts back on. whats the problem?

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deb789
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Check and clean the usual: IAC, EGR, MAF, throttle body, etc.

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"user" wrote: > deb789 wrote: > > > > I have a Pontiac Grand am 98 se. When on a stop sign or red > light the > > car turns off completly. I turn it back on and then it > starts back on. > > whats the problem? > > Check and clean the usual: > IAC, EGR, MAF, throttle body, etc.

Can you please explain yourself. What does this stand for IAC, EGR, MAF throutle body?

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deb789

IAC - idle air control motor EGR - exhaust gas recirculation valve and solenoids MAF - manifold air flow sensor throttle body - throttle body Add: MAT - manifold air temp MAP - pressure

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=?x-user-defined?Q?=AB?= Paul

I have herd of the TCC locking up causing this problem.

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Scott Buchanan

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